SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.
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Idaho teachers disappointed with Governor’s health order
The Idaho Education Association says Governor Brad Little’s move to a Stage 3 response to COVID-19 was necessary. But, teachers are taking issue with his decision to exempt public schools from the order.
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Health officials say number of new COVID-19 cases is ‘very concerning’ as Idaho rolls back to Stage 3
The reason for rolling back to Stage 3 was due to the spike in cases and an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last few weeks.
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ISU College of Pharmacy helps supply Idaho pharmacies with rapid COVID-19 testing equipment
Select community pharmacies are beginning to provide enhanced, rapid response COVID-19 testing services to Idaho residents.
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Beware of COVID-19 medical scams
If you are seeking a cure for COVID-19, be careful when shopping online.
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Jury trials in Idaho prevented amid rising COVID-19 cases
Most courts in south-central Idaho have been prevented from holding jury trials because of high weekly confirmed coronavirus case numbers following an order that places virus case thresholds on when trials can resume.
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697 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 697 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on Monday.
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WATCH: Governor moves Idaho back to Stage 3
Idaho Governor Brad Little is moving the state back to Stage 3.
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Fall Wave: Southeast, east Idaho’s Covid-19 cases on the rise
Over the past two weeks, new cases have increased by 46.5%, with new statewide cases topping 1,000 on three different days.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 6 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed six more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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304 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 304 new COVID-19 cases in the area Monday.
Continue Reading 650 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 650 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on Sunday.
Continue Reading 1,021 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,021 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on Saturday.
Continue Reading 318 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 318 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.
Continue Reading 1,073 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,073 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on Friday.
Continue Reading 417 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 417 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.
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Health officials offer tips and tricks for Halloween during a pandemic
Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe from COVID-19.
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Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign about the disease’s grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to Idaho reel under the surge.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19.
Continue Reading Crush the Curve Idaho and state of Idaho offers COVID-19 testing to long-term care facilities
The contract will make it easier for residents and staff to be tested regularly and give long-term care facilities another tool to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
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Hospitals are full but some parts of Idaho refuse mask rules
Moments after hearing an Idaho hospital was overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients and looking at sending people as far away as Seattle for care, members of a regional health department board voted Thursday to repeal a local mask mandate.
Continue Reading 950 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 950 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on Thursday.
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next week.
Continue Reading 247 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 247 new COVID-19 cases in the area on Thursday.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three more deaths associated with COVID-19.
Continue Reading New Idaho website links to COVID-19 testing sites
If you are looking for a place to find COVID-19 testing, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated a helpful new website.
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DHW partners with Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find local testing centers
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is partnering with Get Tested COVID-19 to maintain an active, accurate database for designated COVID-19 testing centers in Idaho.
Continue Reading 987 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on Wednesday.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.
Continue Reading Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals
Hospitals around the United States are starting to buckle from a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with several states setting records for the number of people hospitalized and leaders scrambling to find extra beds and staff.
Continue Reading 246 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Local health officials reported 246 new cases in the area Wednesday.
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Idaho governor: collaboration key to solving land issues
A collaborative process that gives everyone a say is key to solving many federal public lands issues in the U.S. West, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Wednesday.
Continue Reading Idaho’s coronavirus cases spike again, doctors urge action
Idaho is seeing its largest coronavirus spike since the pandemic began, with new cases increasing by 46.5% percent over the past two weeks.
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Wyoming health officials seek mask mandate in Laramie County
Some county health officials in Wyoming have advanced an effort for a mandatory mask order as the number of active coronavirus cases keeps rising across the state.
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Wyoming submits vaccination plan
In the event there is one, Wyoming has submitted its initial plan to the Centers for Disease Control for distributing and administering a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Chubbuck Elementary School to host virtual Halloween parade
Instead of canceling Chubbuck Elementary School’s annual Halloween parade, Chubbuck’s school staff and administrators decided to find a new way to celebrate the holiday by hosting a virtual parade using Facebook Live.
Continue Reading 873 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 873 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on Tuesday.
Continue Reading 328 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 328 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.
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Idaho remains in coronavirus ‘red zone’ with 7th highest rate in country
The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho remains in the red zone for new confirmed cases.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19.
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How to know if you have COVID-19 or the flu before getting tested
According to the CDC Influenza and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses.
Continue Reading Idaho estimates resident death count increased beyond virus
Idaho state officials estimate hundreds of more residents have died than in a normal year, even without counting fatalities that are attributed to the coronavirus.
Continue Reading 698 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 698 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Monday.
Continue Reading 320 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 320 new COVID-19 cases in the area Monday.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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Schools in Washington state, Idaho report COVID-19 outbreaks
Several school districts in Washington state and Idaho have chosen not to report COVID-19 cases at their schools since opening in August, painting an incomplete picture of how the virus is affecting students.
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Local doctor gives perspective on “pandemic fatigue”
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the United States in more ways than just total case numbers and economic hardship.
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Idaho parks outline plans for COVID-19 relief funds
The Idaho Parks and Recreation Department will receive $1.3 million in CARES Act funding.
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No class Monday in West Ada district due to teacher shortage
A school district in Idaho has canceled school Monday due to a teacher shortage after hundreds called out in sick in protest of in-person instruction during the pandemic.
Continue Reading 510 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 510 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
Continue Reading 878 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 878 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on Saturday.
Continue Reading 205 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 205 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
Continue Reading Record 1,094 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported a record 1,094 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on Friday.
Continue Reading Understanding coronavirus numbers
You don’t have to look very far on the internet to find a dizzying number of conspiracy theories, misinformation and bogus medical opinions mixed in with the correct facts about the coronavirus.
Continue Reading 303 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 303 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.
Continue Reading ISU, BYU-Idaho COVID-19 update
Idaho State University and Brigham Young University Idaho have released COVID-19 updates.
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D25 students join the fight to flatten the curve
Portneuf Medical Center has donated 100,000 disposable face masks to the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District.
Continue Reading COVID-19 death toll climbs by 3 in southeast Idaho
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health District has confirmed three new deaths due to COVID-19 within the health district.
Continue Reading Wyoming university reports 7 sorority students with COVID-19
The University of Wyoming announced Thursday seven students in a sorority house have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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When and how to quarantine
“Do I need to quarantine?” It’s a question Southeast Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 hotline employees are answering hundreds of times a day.
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Volunteer teachers needed at Sandcreek Middle School
District 93 is facing new challenges in coping with the pandemic in the classroom. Sandcreek Middle School is asking for volunteer teachers to help keep kids in school.
Continue Reading 718 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 718 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on Thursday.
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next week.
Continue Reading 253 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 253 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.
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Governor Little urges personal responsibility to slow COVID-19 spread
Governor Brad Little hosted a press conference updating Idahoans on COVID-19 Thursday.
Continue Reading 645 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 645 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on Wednesday.
Continue Reading White House Task Force report says Idaho remains in coronavirus ‘red zone’ with 6th highest rate in country
The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho remains in the red zone for new confirmed cases.
Continue Reading 150 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 150 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.
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Wyoming residents to receive free at-home COVID-19 tests
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is using federal CARES funds to provide free, at-home, COVID-19 testing for state residents.
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Pay It Forward: Making Masks
A local woman loves to sow and her hobby currently is making face masks for individuals and businesses.
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COVID-19 uptick concern in Madison County
Health professionals are worried about the sharp uptick in cases in Madison County.
Continue Reading 584 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 584 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on Tuesday.
Continue Reading 355 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.
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Some Yellowstone National Park lodging canceled for winter
There will be no guest lodging at Yellowstone National Park’s largest concessionaire for the winter due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.
Continue Reading Idaho school district bans anti-mask activist from property
An Idaho school district has banned from its property or other school-sponsored events a right-wing political activist recently arrested for leading anti-mask protests.
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Salvation Army starts holiday fundraising early due to COVID-19 impact
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country.
Continue Reading BYU-Idaho sends warning about intentionally contracting COVID-19
Brigham Young University Idaho released a warning Monday about individuals who have intentionally exposed themselves or others to COVID-19.
Continue Reading 597 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 597 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Monday.
Continue Reading 365 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 365 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
Continue Reading 613 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 613 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on Saturday.
Continue Reading 241 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 241 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.
Continue Reading 662 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 673 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Thursday.
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Mayor Merrill calls on community to slow the spread of COVID-19
REXBURG, IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Public Health moved Madison County into the High Risk level of the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan during an EIPH board meeting on Wednesday. During the meeting, board members commended the mayor of Rexburg for calling on his community to follow the preventative measures put in place to slow the
Continue Reading 106 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho Health district
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 106 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (51 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 20 in Bingham County, 4 in Butte County, 11 in Caribou County, 10 in Franklin County and 9 in Power County) in southeast Idaho.
Continue Reading 673 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 673 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Thursday.
Continue Reading Madison County moves to high risk category, EIPH Board modifies COVID-19 regional response plan
The Board of Health (BOH) at Eastern Idaho Public Health met Thursday morning and made modifications to the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan and moved Madison County to the high risk category.
Continue Reading 128 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 128 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Teton health officials issue Recommendation #10
During the month of October 2020, there has been a substantial increase in active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Teton County, Wyoming.
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next week.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.
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U.S. Surgeon General: 3 simple W’s will control COVID-19
Dr. Jerome Adams said the coronavirus is controllable with three simple W’s or prevention.
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As beds fill, hospital concerns grow
Only 1 Intensive Care Unit bed was available in the Idaho Falls area over the past weekend, according to the hospital CEO’s. It’s because of the number of COVID-19 patients being admitted to the hospital.
Continue Reading Idaho, Utah surpasses 500 coronavirus deaths as surge persists
Idaho and Utah surpassed the grim milestone of 500 deaths from the coronavirus as the number of new cases and hospitalizations continued to break records.
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SIPH COVID-19 Hotline closed Monday
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on Monday, October 12 to observe the Columbus Day holiday.
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A thrift store is doing its part to help the community
First Street Thrift in Idaho Falls is open and serving the community during the pandemic. “If it wasn’t for the community, we couldn’t exist, and the other way around,” Executive Director of the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission, Tyler Perkins said. “We have to exist to have a healthy community.” Just like other stores, the Rescue
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